University of Louisville Physicians is hiring a Medical Assistant – Ultrasound Scheduler/Support OB/GYN,

Mon-Thur 8-4:30, Fri 8-noon

Shift Options: FT, Days

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. 

JOB SUMMARY

Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, injections, and using

the electronic health record.

· Maintains ultrasound appointment workqueue.

· Answers phones, makes appointments, and sends out patient records.

· Transcribes orders from referring physicians.

· Preps ultrasound charts for upcoming visits.

· Requests missing patient records.

· Works OB/GYN patient care spreadsheets.

· Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with outside referral sites.

· Obtain medical history, triage patients, record vitals.

· Reconcile medication list in EHR

· Responds timely and appropriately to tasks.

· Gives injections per physician order (i.e. Hepatitis A&B, PPD and flu vaccine)

· Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.)

· Maintains clean exam rooms.

· Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain patient confidentiality

at all times.

· Adheres to organizational policy and procedure. · Other duties as assigned.

• Education:

  · High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)

  Experience:

  · Minimum one year of working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and or

  documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office (preferred).

  · Vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection experience (preferred).

  Certification:

  · Must complete CMA or RMA certification within 180 days of employment (required).

  · BLS through American Heart Association (required).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
• Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to family & geriatric medical practice.
• Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.

Skills

• Skill in performing medical assistance task appropriately.
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
• Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.

Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring dealing with others.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions are normal for a health care environment.

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